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 May 4 2008, 08:46 PM
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Someone told me it won't as it needs a modem for the ADSL, but people use laptops in hotspots all the time so is not my own residence one if I have internet connection? Thank you John |
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May 4 2008, 09:10 PM
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When it is running on the battrey the it will run foor the Duration of the batteries charge. It may take longer to recharge during this period.
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May 4 2008, 10:29 PM
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One needs local power for the modem to run ADSL, otherwise you will not have internet connection on ADSL.
But your laptop will operate through the battery system for ??? A spare, charged battery is a good idea to have on hand. In USA phone line power is separate from electric service and often phone service continues even when the main power is down. So I keep a dialup service to use when my DSL goes down. (I don't know how your systems operate in Oman....) -------------------- |
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May 4 2008, 10:46 PM
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Thank you both. Yes, I think it is separate here, but I am moving to the Philippines (hehehe) in two months and I am not sure what happens there but I can find out easily enough. In other words though a laptop is not the answer to brownouts that I though it might be as a normal PC will do the same job. (I don't actually like laptops much).
Thanks for your answers. Much appreciated. This post has been edited by John in Oman: May 4 2008, 11:08 PM |
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May 4 2008, 10:52 PM
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Bleepin' Conundrum Group: Global Moderator Posts: 8,400 Joined: 26-April 04 From: 65 miles due East of the "Logic Free Zone", in Md, USA Member No.: 235 |
NO. A standard PC without a battery system backup will not operate in a brown-out - loss of electric service.
A laptop with its included battery will give you a few hours. More with a spare battery. Moving to the Philippines? You might want to invest in a generator for emergency backup power? I have no idea of the power stability there. -------------------- |
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May 4 2008, 10:56 PM
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Just a thought but perhaps a small generator may be a smart buy. A little 5Hp honda could run both your fridge and computer along with a string of lights for those "brownout" moments. Not sure if that is budget-ly sound for you though
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May 5 2008, 07:57 AM
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Thank you again. How stupid of me to think the comp will run on a 'wing and a prayer' I think the saying is! All clear in my mind now.
Strangely though I have spent quite some time over there recently and there have been no brown outs as yet I thiunk two hours would be enough for me to sort out what I am doing so it is not the end of the world and no need for generator except maybe for lighting. All the best and thanks once more. John |
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